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A tropical permafrost layer in Peru may be one of the world's largest

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Vast permafrost beneath Peru's tallest volcano could serve as a regional water source as Andean glaciers retreat, offering climate adaptation opportunity amid environmental change.

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Discovery is potential; actual water access and regional implementation remain future questions.

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